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We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates every weekday morning, midday and evening. Plus, 5 Good Things and One Thing on the weekends.
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Aug 3, 2025 • 21min
One Thing: Why Trump’s EPA Wants to Ditch Its Most Powerful Pollution Tool
Climate scientists are sounding the alarm after the Trump administration proposed to repeal a landmark finding that human-caused climate change endangers human health and safety, which has been the basis for several federal rules limiting greenhouse gas pollution. We hear from a former EPA administrator who is worried the move could end up empowering bad actors in the business world.
Guest: Christine Todd Whitman, former EPA administrator
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Host/Producer: David Rind
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Aug 2, 2025 • 15min
5 Good Things: The Groundbreaking Surgery That Spanned Continents
A pilot surprises his grandmother with the flight of a lifetime. The rivers in this nation are so clean, locals utilize them for their commute. This group helps visually impaired people ride bikes through New York City. Creative writing classes are helping incarcerated people process their pasts and imagine new futures. Plus, this remote surgery didn’t just connect two countries – it could close healthcare gaps worldwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 1, 2025 • 7min
Trump fires commissioner, Montana’s deadly shooting, Carrie Bradshaw’s goodbye & more
President Donald Trump makes an abrupt change over weak jobs numbers. Trump escalated his online spat with a Russian official. We have new developments on Republicans’ effort to defund public media. A deadly shooting at a Montana bar is under investigation. Plus, it’s the end of an era for “Sex and the City” fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 1, 2025 • 7min
Stocks tumble, Ghislaine Maxwell moved, allergy medication dangers & more
Markets are rattled by President Donald Trump’s new tariff policy and weak jobs growth. Palestinians say violent scenes erupted at an aid site a Trump official visited today. We have an update on where Jeffrey Epstein’s accomplice is now serving her prison sentence. There’s a notable change to a museum exhibit on the American presidency. And, experts are warning of risks associated with a common allergy drug. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 1, 2025 • 7min
US Gaza visit, Trump PAC funding, cortisol cocktails & more
Key government officials are visiting Gaza to get a "clear understanding" of the humanitarian crisis there. We’ll tell you why President Donald Trump’s latest tariff announcement might move some countries to make deals with China. Trump’s super PAC has already raised an unprecedented amount this year. Construction on a new lavish White House ballroom has gotten a green light. Plus, an expert weighs in on the benefits of a viral wellness hack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 1, 2025 • 7min
Tariff reaction, Witkoff in Gaza, Boeing lawsuit & more
World leaders are reacting to President Donald Trump’s new sweeping tariff announcement. We’ll have the latest jobs report and what it means for the American economy. US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff's visit to Gaza is being described as a "photo opportunity." There are plans to test Trump’s proposed Golden Dome missile defense system before the next Presidential election. Plus, we’ll tell you why Boeing is being sued by four flight attendants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 1, 2025 • 7min
Trump’s new tariffs, Kyiv death toll rises, storms impact millions & more
President Donald Trump announces new tariffs across the world, just hours before his trade deadline. The death toll of Russia’s bombardment of Kyiv yesterday has risen, as Trump plans sanctions. The mid-Atlantic and Northeast have been hit by torrential rain and flooding. The family of one of Jeffrey Epstein’s accusers wants documents on him made public. Plus, a surge of kindergartners are missing required vaccinations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 31, 2025 • 7min
Trump’s trade deadline, Witkoff’s second Gaza trip, Kamala Harris’ book & more
Key US trading partners are at risk of facing higher tariffs by President Donald Trump’s midnight deadline. We have details on the trip two Trump administration officials are expected to make to Gaza. We’re tracking dangerous storms and flash flooding in the eastern US. Texas lawmakers grilled local officials on the response to deadly flash flooding in the hardest hit county. Plus, details on the new book former Vice President Kamala Harris is set to release. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 31, 2025 • 6min
Mexico tariffs pause, Trump urges Hamas surrender, amusement park ride snaps & more
We begin with key developments in President Donald Trump's tariff negotiations as a deadline looms. Trump proposed a way to end the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. An NYPD officer killed in a deadly mass shooting is being laid to rest today. The Trump administration struck its second major deal with an elite university. Plus, how a night of fun turned into chaos at a theme park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 31, 2025 • 7min
Consumer spending boost, student loan interest hike, radioactive wasp nest & more
We begin with a new spending report on the state of the US economy. Eight million borrowers are about to see their student loan balances balloon. We explain why Iran’s capital is on the verge of drying out. We reveal the second company set to reach a four trillion dollar valuation. Plus, how a wasp nest turned radioactive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


